baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2392266-A (GB)
Title: Using a flag in a branch target address cache to reduce latency when a branch occurs that references a call-return stack
Inventor: BOCKHAUS JOHN W
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A circuit and method for reducing latency when a branch occurs that references a call-return stack (CRS). When an entry to a branch target address cache (BTAC) is added, a flag is set in that entry if the branch has a reference to a CRS. If the branch does not have a reference to a CRS, a flag is not set When a branch occurs during execution of code, that branch may be associatively mapped to a previously stored branch in the BTAC. If the flag stored along with the previously stored branch is set, the code goes to the address found at the top of the CRS. If the flag is not set, the program uses the target address found in the BTAC
Patent GB-2391380-A (GB)
Title: Combined microphone and recorder for audio data
Inventor: GLEISSNER ACHIM
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A device comprises a microphone and a recorder for recording audio data signals from the microphone. These are interconnected by a detachable plug, preferably an XLR plug. The recorder may have data reduction means and an interface for wireless transmission of the audio data signals. A headphone socket and a connector for a mobile phone may be provided on the recorder. Audio signals may be transmitted at a rate higher or lower than the rate at which they are recorded. The plug connection advantageously provides a mechanically rigid connection as well as an electrical connection.
Patent GB-2394346-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic vehicle navigation system using traffic information
Inventor: TSUGE MASAKUNI
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A vehicle navigation system comprises a navigation server and an in-vehicle navigation device. The server comprises a travel route calculating device, traffic information extracting device, communication point setting device and data storage and sending devices. In use the server receives a start and destination of a vehicle and calculates a proposed travel route. The server also extracts traffic information for the route and sets communication points along the route. Preferably the communication points are points from which a detour can be made. The server collates the traffic information and sends the traffic information and communication points to the in-vehicle device. The in-vehicle device then calculates an optimum route using the traffic information. As the vehicle passes each communication point the server then extracts new traffic information and sends it to the vehicle device which dynamically recalculates the route. The server may receive traffic information from an external source. The vehicle device may be connected to the server via a mobile phone or the internet.
Patent GB-2394142-A (GB)
Title: Assigning call priorities by applying dynamically-changeable business rules
Inventor: DEZONNO ANTHONY J
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Prioritising and presenting calls routed from callers through a communication network to an agent station having an associated agent, whereby calls are based on voice-dialog communication and/or text-dialog communication. A contact evaluation parameter (such as whether the contact is a voice based communication or a text based communication) is associated with a received call and then applied one or more selected business rules to generate a priority value corresponding to the call. The prioritised call is subsequently queued to a selected agent station based on said business rules. The rules may give priority to voice calls over text based contacts or priority to VIP customers, or customers from certain geographical areas (which may be ascertained from ANI) at a certain time of day. The call is displayed with an indication of its assigned priority value so that the agent may service the calls in priority order.
Patent GB-2390609-A (GB)
Title: Tissue products containing softness
Inventor: BUDER PHILIP
IPC: D21H17/59
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: A composition for cellulostic fibers containing amino silicone to impart improved hand feel. The composition may be included in a lotion applied to tissue paper and may include a hydrophilic softener. A carrier for trace substances, fragrances, vitamin E, aloes and colouring agents may also be used. Such carrier may comprise microcapsules.
Patent GB-2391834-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for molding composite articles
Inventor: MOORE JOHN H
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for molding composite articles includes a lower frame (14) with a contoured flange, a semi-flexible lower skin (16) and a semi-rigid upper mold half (18). The frame has a contoured flange (24) for drawing a vacuum on a flange (62) of the lower skin. The upper mold half is formed from a skin (20) having a trusswork to make the skin semi-rigid. Pressure sensors (66) are mounted in the mold cavity to sense pressure change of the vacuum with respect to ambient and to control the injection rate of the resin in the cavity.
Patent GB-2399163-A (GB)
Title: A cooling panel made of thermostructural composite material and a method of its manufacture
Inventor: LARRIEU JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: F28F3/12
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A cooling panel 10 comprises first 20 and second 30 parts made of thermostructural composite material bonded together on their inside faces 21, 31, channels 24 being formed on the inside face of a least one of the parts 20, 30, and a sealing layer 38 bonded to at least one of the parts 20, 30 and is situated at a distance from the inside faces 21, 31. Parts 20, 30 may be bonded by brazing 12 and part 30 may comprise first 34 and second 36 portions. Sealing layer 38 may be a metal foil disposed between portions 34 and 36 and bonded by hot compression. An additional layer (62, 66 figs 11 and 13) may be bonded to part 20 or only a single portion of part 30 with a sealing layer (64, fig 12) may be bonded to its outside face (32). Channels 24 may be machined parallel in part 20 and extend between two manifolds 40, 42 which communicate with the outside of the panel 10 via holes 41, 43 which may be connected to a cooling circuit. Panel 10 may be housed in a frame (54, fig 9) and sealed using a gasket 58. Integral stiffening fibs (60, fig 10) may be provided on portion 36. Panel 10 may be used in walls of a combustion chamber of aircraft engines, diverging portions (nozzles) of rocket engines, or plasma confinement chambers in nuclear fusion reactors.
Patent GB-2394748-A (GB)
Title: Securing ladder to scaffolding
Inventor: JONES PETER JOHN
IPC: E06C7/50
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A fitting for securing a ladder 33 to a scaffolding pole 31 comprises a plate having at one end a cut-out adapted to engage the scaffolding pole, and to support clamp 37 which engages the pole as shown, and at the other end two hooks 23,24 on opposite sides of plate 12, each for engaging a stile of a ladder, the hooks being sized for the two most common widths "x" of stile encountered with metal ladders, so that the one fitting may be used to secure either of these types of ladder.
Patent GB-2411840-A (GB)
Title: Surgical handles with finger grip
Inventor: SPOURS-IDUN BARBARA
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A surgical handle 3 provided with a forefinger grip which is moulded in one piece. Preferably the grip steadies the surgeons hand during operations. The grip may also be provided as a separate sleeve 6 which slips over a surgical handle and is held in position with screws 7. The sleeve 6 may be moulded in one piece, and may be disposable. The grip may comprise a curved lip 1 and groove 2 to retain the finger 9. Alternatively an oval ring-like grip may be provided which the finger is inserted into leaving the fingertip exposed.
Patent GB-2398663-A (GB)
Title: Automated Repartitioning Of Hardware And Software Components In An Embedded System
Inventor: KLIEN RUSSELL ALAN
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A hardware-software system design optimization tool is described. The tool allows a designer to optimize the system performance by allowing him to select software components of the system and move them to a hardware representation. The software components are selected by using a performance profile of the system, which comprises time data related to execution of the software components, memory and bus transactions. In another aspect, the tool automatically collects the performance data and generates the performance profile. In another aspect, performance data is collected by modeling the execution of the hardware-software system. In another aspect, hardware-software system is modeled again after selected software components are moved to a hardware representation to inquire whether the move improved overall system performance.
Patent GB-2413160-A (GB)
Title: A rotor blade tip cooling arrangement
Inventor: HARVEY NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: F01D5/20
Filed: 2004-04-17
Abstract: A rotor blade tip arrangement has winglets 32, 33 extending laterally from the tips of rotor blade aerofoil walls 34. These winglets incorporate passages 36, 37 which extend to coolant apertures or holes 38, 39 to present coolant flow about the blade tip. The winglets include upstanding sections, i.e. radially in an engine, that define an open ended gutter channel 30 to inhibit leakage flow across the tip arrangement from pressure to suction sides P, S. The coolant flow facilitates cooling despite any heating caused by leakage flow across the arrangement, may also impingement cool an adjacent casing segment and may assist in resisting leakage flow. The passages may run along or be inclined to the upstanding sections to supply coolant to the tips or faces. Thermal barrier coatings, roughenings or turbulators may be applied to modify local heat transfer.
Patent GB-2413478-A (GB)
Title: Demountable combination drawer cabinet
Inventor: YU CHENG-HUNG
IPC: A47B67/04
Filed: 2004-05-01
Abstract: A combination cabinet includes a main body (1, fig 2), and a plurality of drawers 10. The main body includes a bottom plate 40 , two side plates 20 , a back plate 30, four wheel sets 50, four support posts 60, a plurality of tracks 70, and a top plate 80. Each of the drawers 10 includes a bottom board 13, two side boards 12, a back board 14, two support bars, (114, fig.3), and a face plate 11. All plates and boards are characterised by having bends or folds having "L" 21,41,81 (126, fig.3), "I" 43,83 (133,121,123,131, fig.3) or "U" shape or section, 31, that interlock with adjacent plates or boards.
Patent GB-2403315-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting and resetting a device coupled to an inter-integrated circuit router
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for detecting if a device is coupled to an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) router and/or for resetting the device. The I2C router (1605) comprises a first I2C bus port (1620) having a presence line (1660) and/or a reset line (1665). The I2C router (1605) further comprises a control logic (164) coupled to and/or distributed within the first I2C bus port (1620). The control logic (1640) may determine if a device is coupled to the I2C router as a function of a state of the presence line (1660). The control logic (1640) may also determine if a reset condition exists. If a reset condition exists, the control logic (1640) changes the state of the reset line (1665), thereby causing the device to reset itself.
Patent GB-2404547-A (GB)
Title: A touch screen system for reducing input errors
Inventor: YI JONG-JIN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The touch screen system includes a display displaying at least one working window, a touch panel outputting a predetermined signal in correspondence with a touch input on the display. A coordinate value calculation unit calculating coordinate values of the touch input based on the signal outputted from the touch panel; a coordinate value storage unit storing coordinate value information indicating active regions for active working windows; a decision unit deciding whether the calculated coordinate values exist in the active regions which the coordinate value information stored in the coordinate value storage unit indicates; and a control unit interrupting a response to the touch input if the calculated coordinate values exist outside the active regions as a result of the decision of the decision unit. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce input errors, to thereby prevent delaying desired processings.
Patent GB-2401639-A (GB)
Title: Plastically deforming and radially expanding a tubular member
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a tubular member, wherein the ratio of the original outside diameter of the tubular member to the original wall thickness of the tubular member is greater than or equal to 16.
Patent GB-2419272-A (GB)
Title: Cup and lid assembly with a cooling compartment
Inventor: PAVLOPOULOS SPERO
IPC: B65D51/18
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A cup assembly includes a cup 10 and a lid 20 between which a liquid cooling compartment is formed. First and second passages allow liquid communication within this compartment, between the lid and cup. When the lid is rotated so that the first passage is clear and the second passage is blocked, upon tipping the cup, the cooling compartment is filled with liquid contained in the cup. For the cooled liquid to be consumed, the lid is then rotated so that the first passage is blocked and the second passage is clear and the liquid in the cooling compartment is able to flow out of outlet 23 in the lid.
Patent GB-2408273-A (GB)
Title: Stirling cycle cooling system for downhole tools
Inventor: REVELLAT GUILLAUME
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: Downhole tools, such as well logging instruments having sensitive electronics components, are cooled using a Stirling, or Sterling, cycle cooler downhole. The components 23 may be housed in an insulating chamber 24 in the tool from which heat is removed by a cold end of a Stirling cooler 22. Alternatively, a component 47 may be attached to a free-piston Stirling cooler 40 having a pair of pistons 42,44 coupled to a permanent magnet 45 disposed in a cylinder filled with working gas such as air, helium or hydrogen and actuated by an electromagnet 48. In other embodiments, a fan (27, Fig 7) may create an air-flow to circulate cooling air around a chamber (24), a pump (30, Fig 8) may be used to circulate liquid-coolant and a Dewar flask may form the insulating chamber.
Patent GB-2420279-A (GB)
Title: Environmentally controlled unit
Inventor: SHAW NICHOLAS
IPC: A62C3/16
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: An independent unit 10 for preventing the spread of fire to or from its contents comprising a sealed housing 11 provided with a securable door 14, said housing 11 being fire proof for a least a short time, insulated and provided with a self contained air conditioning device (16, fig.2) and a fire suppression system (17, fig.2)for automatically detecting, annunciating and flooding the housing 11 with a gaseous agent in the event of fire. The unit may be provided with feet or brake castors 22, internal lighting (18, fig.2), and/or control panels 19, 20, 21 for the control of the air conditioning (16, fig.2) and/or fire suppression system (17, fig.2). The door 14 may be glazed and may be provided with an electromagnetic door lock for access control. A fire proof sleeve (23, fig.2) may be provided for an electrical supply cable.
Patent GB-2424494-A (GB)
Title: Methods, devices and data structures for trusted data
Inventor: PROUDLER GRAEME JOHN
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A computer platform contains a trusted device protected from unauthorised modification. The trusted device is adapted to measure and vouch for software on the computer platform. The trusted device is also adapted to determine if when first software on the computer platform has been replaced by second software, that the second software is functionally consistent with the first software and is as trustworthy as the first software. Associated methods of upgrading software and of monitoring platform states are described. A second embodiment relates to determining a software state used by a computing platform comprising: requesting an indication of the software state; and receiving one or more indications attested by a software provider and verified by the computing platform. Privacy may also be preserved in providing the indications of software type.
Patent GB-2415186-A (GB)
Title: Container and lid with tamper evident label
Inventor: KING STEVEN
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is a container 2 including a base 4 and a lid 6 for containing an item therein. The container is typically provided in a closed format for retail purposes for purchase and, when it is required to remove at least a portion of the item from the container, the lid is moved to an open position. When the container is in a closed position, part of a label which is in contact with the lid and base passes the lid and body and is positioned over tabs to be gripped to move the lid and body apart. This therefore means that the lid cannot be opened by moving the same from the base without first tearing the label or removing the label from one of the lid or base. In any case, the provision of the label overlying at least one of the tabs prevents the removal of the lid without altering the condition of the label and hence renders the container tamper-evident. A flange (Fig 3, 26) and a raised portion may be provided (fig 3. 24) on the base, and a gap 22 may be included. The label or sheet material may be located in the gap 22, the label may be attached to the container and lid by adhesive. The gap 22 in the serial portion (24) may prevent the label from slipping with respect to the container or lid, the label must be torn to allow opening of the lid.
Patent GB-2427620-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for laundering footwear
Inventor: BELL ANDREW JOHN
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: The apparatus 10 includes an elongate portion 11 which spans the internal diameter of a washing or tumble drying machine drum 30. At each end of the elongate portion is an end portion 14, 15 which contact or engage the drum and also receive an item of footwear. The elongate portion may have two separate inter-engaging portions 11a, 11b fastened together via a sprung button and aperture or a wing nut and collar. One end portion e.g. 14 may be positioned over a lifter 31 of the drum.
Patent GB-2427133-A (GB)
Title: A bath board
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM SIMON JOHN
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2005-06-18
Abstract: A bath board comprises a back edge 11 spanning at least the width of the bath, and two parallel side edges 12A, 12B that extend from the ends of the back edge. The length of each of the side edges is such that the bath board covers the back end of the bath thereby allowing a person to lean against a wall behind the back of the bath. The board may have adjustable securement members 14A, 14B that engage the inside walls of the bath. The front edge 13 of the board may have a cut out 16 to allow cleaning of the genital or anal areas of the body. The board may also have apertures to act as handles. Preferably the board includes a recess for toiletries and has a raised wall 18 to prevent water from running off the edge of the board onto the floor.
Patent GB-2416190-A (GB)
Title: Stay with releasable sliding supports
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK A
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A stay including an arm 12 for supporting a load, a track 11 and a linkage 18, 15 for hingingly connecting the arm 12 to the track 11. The stay also comprises first and second supports 13, 14 located in the track in fixed positions by a releasable mechanism and a releasable connection respectively; when these are both engaged, the arm can be moved from a "closed" position overlying the track to a restrained open position. When the releasable mechanism is engaged and the releasable connection is released, the arm 12 can move to an egress position. When the releasable mechanism is released, the arm 12 can move to a "clean" position. The releasable connection may comprise two inter-engaging portions, such as an enlarged head 22, which may be arrow-shaped, and mouth, deflectable hook or catch. These portions may be resettably separated when the stay experiences an opening force along the track above a predetermined level. A member 34 for releasing the releasable mechanism may be slidably located in the track.
Patent GB-2429685-A (GB)
Title: Retractable vessel propulsion unit
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN TANAT
IPC: B63H5/125
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A retractable vessel propulsion unit comprises a mounting plate 4 rotatably mounted to the vessel's hull H by means of a pivot point 3. The mounting plate supports the vessels propeller 9 and propeller support 8 and may also carry the drive means 6 for the propeller. The mounting plate is rotatable about the pivot point between a first position, where the propeller is positioned outside of the hull of the vessel (Figure 2) and a second position where the propeller is retracted within the confines of said hull. The pivot point may also carry a second plate 5 adapted to cover the required opening in the hull when the propeller is in its retracted position. A casing 2 may be fitted over the opening inside the hull to encase the propulsion unit and maintain the integrity of the hull. An inspection window 11 may be provided in the casing to allow access to the propulsion unit.
Patent GB-2430089-A (GB)
Title: RF synthesiser
Inventor: LARSEN SOREN PETER
IPC: H03L7/16
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: An RF (radio frequency) synthesizer (200) includes a VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) (220) operable to provide an output signal at a desired frequency (FVCO) and, coupled to the VCO, a frequency divider operable to receive the output signal of the VCO and to provide an output signal which is divided in frequency relative to the output signal of the VCO, wherein the synthesizer includes an output path (250, 251) which includes the frequency divider (241), whereby the synthesizer is operable to provide an output signal at an output frequency (FVCO/Nx) of the frequency divider. The synthesizer may beneficially include an integrated circuit which incorporates at least part of the VCO. Also described is an RF transmitter or receiver, e.g. for use in a base transceiver station of a mobile communications system, which incorporates the synthesizer.
Patent GB-2421081-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof heartbeat monitor with transparent window to check watertightness
Inventor: NAKAMURA HISAO
IPC: G01M3/02
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A heartbeat monitoring device to be mounted on a user's chest comprises an opaque waterproof case 1, 2 containing pulse rate measuring circuitry 6, 7, an antenna 8 and a battery 9. A through hole 14 is provided in the casing and is covered by a transparent window 3. The waterproofness of the device is checked by observing dew condensation on the inside face of the window, or by observing a colour change in a humidity indicator (4, figure 2) placed on the inside of the window. The window allows waterproofness to be checked before shipment of the device and also during use.
Patent GB-2417901-A (GB)
Title: Sunscreen composition
Inventor: DUEVA OLGA V
IPC: A61Q17/04
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising one or more photoactive compounds and one or more optimization agents. Surprisingly, the composition requires a small amount of optimization agent to efficiently optimize the polarity, critical wavelength, SPF, PFA, Star Rating, photostability, or any combinations thereof, of the composition. Subsequently, an efficient sunscreen composition is achieved.